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RCPCH responds to Chief Medical Officer for Wales’s annual report

4 December 2025

The Chief Medical Officer has published her annual report 2024 to 2025, which explores how prevention is vital for better health, and how our NHS workforce is key for effective, sustainable care.

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RCPCH responds to Welsh Government’s progress report on Child Poverty Strategy

3 December 2025

The report ‘Child Poverty Strategy for Wales: progress report 2025’ details the Welsh Government’s progress to date on their ongoing strategy to reduce and eliminate child poverty.

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Paediatricians urge parents in Wales to get their children vaccinated against flu this winter

2 December 2025

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has produced a flu vaccine fact sheet for parents and carers in Wales, as paediatricians report high rates of flu among babies, children and young people this winter.

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Advocacy wins, momentum and what comes next - President's update

1 December 2025

Over recent months, RCPCH has been at the forefront of major progress for paediatrics and children and young people across the UK.

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Why Wales needs a digital revolution in child health

21 November 2025

Outdated, fragmented systems are holding back child health services in Wales. It’s time for a digital transformation that puts children first writes RCPCH Wales Health Board Integration lead, Dr Saurabh Patwhardhan.

Event

St David's Day Conference 2026

26 February 2026

Cardiff

Healthcare professionals come together to share knowledge, explore innovations and champion children’s health in Wales. This year’s theme is Paediatrics and Child Health in the Digital Era.

Digital health

Digital growth charts

Continuing professional development

Senedd election 2026

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RCPCH welcomes the introduction of Health Impact Assessments in Wales

19 November 2025

The Senedd (Welsh Parliament) approves the introduction of mandatory Health Impact Assessments (HIAs) across the nation.

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Enrich your clinical training - apply for a fully funded industry placement

17 November 2025

RCPCH, in partnership with Vertex and the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine, is delighted to announce the annual launch of the Vertex Physicians in Pharma Programme (VPiPP).

Resource

Initial Health Assessment Delivery Standards

These standards aim to improve children and young people’s experience of initial health assessments (IHAs), their outcomes and their health and wellbeing. They were published by RCPCH in November 2025 and are badged by CoramBAAF.

Safeguarding

Looked after children

Models of care

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Future of Healthcare Education in Wales - consultation response

In November 2025, we responded to a Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) consultation on how it educates and trains the NHS workforce in Wales.

Paediatric training

Workforce